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What Made Felix Tremble?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

When trying to decide on what to preach, remember Paul’s advice to Timothy.

WHAT MADE FELIX TREMBLE? Acts 24:24-25 INTRO: This text involves three people. Drusilla, a Jewish woman, and the great-granddaughter of Herod the Great. Her uncle Herod Antipas was the one who beheaded John the Baptist. She had previously been married, and it was questionable as to whether she was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Conquer Anger!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 8, 2014

The way to conquer anger is to be conscious of it. Unless you are convicted in that area, you can never overcome the habit.

Conquer anger! Ecclesiastes 7:9 “Do not hasten in your spirit to be angry, For anger rests in the bosom of fools.” Do you use expletives, bark orders, scream, retort sharply and behave rudely? Do you mock, criticize and yell at cleaners, drivers and helpers? Do you always find ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

They Died From The Cold Within

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 13, 2001

3rd in a series on love from 1 Corinthians 13

Sermon for 2/15/98 They died from the cold within I Corinthians 13:5 Introduction: Six humans trapped by happenstance in bleak and bitter cold, Each one possessed a stick of wood, or so the story goes. Their dying fire in need of logs, The first man held his back, For on the faces around the fire ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1, 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Casting Effectively

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 27, 2010

Do we really cast our cares on the Lord and leave them there?

Are You Casting Effectively? Scriptures: 1 Peter 5:6-10; James 4:7 Introduction: When I was younger, my father taught me how to fish. He took me to a pond and showed me how to place the weight on the line so that the line (bait) would sink. He also taught me how to attach the plastic bob on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strawberry Of Self-Control Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Feb 5, 2002

I’ve chosen the strawberry to represent self-control, because it is one fruit that I find very difficult to control myself in eating.

THE STRAWBERRY OF SELF-CONTROL Review: The ORANGE OF FAITHFULNESS - "The Christ-like quality of dependability: stability in our relationship with God, reliability in our relationship with others." The MANGO OF MEEKNESS - "The Christ-like quality of servanthood: humility in our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, James 3:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hallmarks Of Love 1 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 1, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 13:4 regarding biblical love

Text: 1 Corinthians 13:4, Title: The Hallmarks of Love 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/21/10, AM A. Opening illustration: the lady who wanted to divorce her husband in the most painful way possible. The suggestion was to go and act like you love him for 2 months, and make him believe it, then drop the bomb ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

7 Weepings Of Joseph

Contributed by Kim Oliver on Jun 5, 2014

What makes Jesus weep

THE SEVEN WEEPINGS OF JOSEPH!!! WHAT MAKES JESUS WEEP TODAY?Acts 13:38-46 38: Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:(THE WORD REPENT MEANS METANOIR WHICH MEANS YOU USED TO BELIEVE THAT YOU COULD SAVE YOURSELF BY WORKS ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Gift Empowered Ministry, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005

As we continue to look at this area of “gift empowered ministry”, we move ourselves in to the area of seeing our gifts with regard to the life and vitality of the local body the church. What becomes clearly evident, by the way Paul address the issue, is

GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 INTRODUCTION: As we continue to look at this area of “gift empowered ministry”, we move ourselves in to the area of seeing our gifts with regard to the life and vitality of the local body the church. What becomes clearly evident, by the way Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Introduction

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 20, 2003

Every Christian should display the nine aspects of the fruit of the Spirit. Therefore it behooves us to know what these aspects are and then incorporate them into our daily living.

The Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. INTRODUCTION Have you ever picked apples? – Rita and Bryan have apple trees in their yard and have had ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

How Are You Running Part 2. Series

Contributed by Myron Leach on Sep 19, 2017

This is the second part of a 3 part series "A Winning Mindset."

How Are You Running Part 2. 1 Cor. 9:26-27 (AMP) 26 Therefore I do not run without a definite goal; I do not flail around like one beating the air [just shadow boxing]. 27 But [like a boxer] I strictly discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached [the gospel] to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Season Of Advent-Ure - Preparation Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 14, 2014

Message about how we prepare our heart and as we prepare for Christmas season.

Notes: some notes from Jerry Shirey’s message on Preparing for Revival Title: Season of Advent-ure – Preparation Series: Season of Advent-ure Theme: To show the next step of Advent – Preparation for the Messiah. What changes in us as we prepare. Text: Isaiah 40:1 - ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

What Does It Mean That Jesus Is The True Vine?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 4, 2025

The Content, the Condition, and the Consequences of a fruitful vineyard.

What Does it Mean That Jesus Is the True Vine? John 15:1-17 In the book of John, Jesus says “I AM” seven times. Seven is the number of completeness, of spiritual perfection. They are: I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE – (John 6:35) I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD – (John 8:12) I AM THE DOOR – (John 10:7, 9) I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Help People Better Their Perspectives

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

HOW TO HELP DIFFICULT PEOPLE GAIN A BETTER BALANCE OF THEIR PERSPECTIVES Some Christians occasionally say to their friends, "Why can't they just accept what the Bible is saying rather than trying to rely on logic?" When they speak this way they fail to realize that God wants us to be logical, to

HOW TO HELP DIFFICULT PEOPLE GAIN A BETTER BALANCE OF THEIR PERSPECTIVES Some Christians occasionally say to their friends, "Why can't they just accept what the Bible is saying rather than trying to rely on logic?" When they speak this way they fail to realize that God wants us to be logical, to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serving The Church Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

SERVING THE CHURCH OF GOD IN THE PRIVILEGED ROLE OF DEACON ALSO REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER AND RESPECTABLE FAMILIES

QUALIFICATIONS FOR DEACONS -- MEN OF DIGNITY BIG IDEA: SERVING THE CHURCH OF GOD IN THE PRIVILEGED ROLE OF DEACON ALSO REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER AND RESPECTABLE FAMILIES INTRODUCTION: Wiersbe: "The first deacons were appointed to be assistants to the apostles. In a local church today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Inside Of You

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 15, 2008

self-examination

What is Inside of You Joh 14:30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. Tit 3:3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal